Connection & Celebration
Come back to where it all began! Alumni Weekend is your chance to reconnect with classmates, explore what's new on campus, and celebrate the legacy and future of UNB Saint John and our alumni community.
Friday, September 18
Welcome Centre Open
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Ground floor lobby of K.C. Irving Hall (across from the Hans W. Klohn Commons)
Visit us at the Alumni Weekend Welcome Centre on the ground floor lobby of K.C. Irving Hall (across from the Hans W. Klohn Commons), from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, September 19, to pick-up your name badge and welcome bag.
All event tickets, including the UNB Alumni on the Waterfront with SIGNAL HILL ticket, must be picked up at the Welcome Centre during the hours indicated above.
Red + Black Day Ice Cream Social
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Hans W. Klohn Commons Courtyard & Lawn
Drop in at your leisure for a glimpse of campus life. Enjoy ice cream and casual conversation with students and fellow UNBSJ alumni.
Saint John Campus Tour (open to all alumni)
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Tour begins at the Hans W. Klohn Commons Entrance
Enjoy a guided tour of the Saint John campus. Revisit the places that shaped your time at UNB, see how the campus has evolved over the years, and take a walk through spaces filled with memories. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and experience both the past and present of your university home.
Class of 1976 Campus Tour
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Tour begins at the Alumni Weekend Welcome Centre - Ground floor lobby of K.C. Irving Hall (across from the Hans W. Klohn Commons)
Enjoy a private, guided tour of campus created especially for the Class of 1976 and their guests. Revisit the places that shaped your time at UNB, see how the campus has evolved over the years, and take a walk through spaces filled with memories. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and experience both the past and present of your university home.
Class of 1976 Memorial Tree Planting
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Colin B. MacKay Residence
Join classmates for a memorial tree planting in honour of Class of 1976 classmates who are no longer with us.
Class of 1976 Mix & Mingle
4:30 - 7 p.m. | Britt’s Pub & Eatery Rockwood
Join fellow classmates from the Class of 1976 at Britt’s Pub and Eatery Rockwood for a relaxed and welcoming evening of reconnecting with friends, sharing stories, and reminiscing about your university days. Enjoy a selection of provided appetizers and a beverage ticket as you catch up and relive those UNB days together.
Cost: $10
Saturday, September 19
Classes of 1976 & 2001 Pin Ceremony and Brunch
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Britt’s Pub & Eatery Rockwood
The classes of 1976 and 2001 are invited to reminisce and celebrate this special milestone, with a brunch and commemorative pin ceremony. Each class will mark the occasion with a group photo. Not to be missed!
UNB Saint John SEAWOLVES Women’s Soccer Home Opener Vs. Holland College
1 p.m. | Canada Games Stadium, UNB Saint John
Watch the UNB Saint John SEAWOLVES women’s soccer team battle it out on the field against Holland College in their season home opener.
Show your UNB pride as you cheer on these incredible student athletes.
Free for alumni who register.
UNB Saint John SEAWOLVES Men’s Soccer Home Opener Vs. Holland College
3:15 p.m. | Canada Games Stadium, UNB Saint John
Following the women’s game, catch the UNB Saint John SEAWOLVES men’s soccer team in action against Holland College at the Canada Games Stadium.
Show your UNB pride as you cheer on these incredible student athletes.
Free for alumni who register
UNB Showcase
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Port Saint John, Diamond Jubilee Cruise ship Terminal
Drop in and visit the Fundy Room on the top floor of the Diamond Jubilee Cruise ship Terminal (via the elevator) where the UNB Saint John Faculties of Business, Arts and Science will be hosting UNB alumni- owned businesses, UNB researchers, UNB artists, UNB writers from both campuses along with various UNB departments who will be gathered to ‘showcase’ what they do. This is a great opportunity to discuss their work. Prospective students and their families are also welcome. Come and see what UNBers are doing! Parking is free of charge and there is no entrance fee for the UNB Showcase.
Note: Parking is free of charge & there is no entrance fee for the UNB Showcase.
UNB Alumni on the Waterfront with SIGNAL HILL
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Area 506 Container Village
Join fellow alumni and friends for a fun night of live music and plenty of UNB pride while East Coast party-band favourite, Signal Hill, takes the stage as part of the alumni-owned AREA506 Waterfront Concert Series. Alumni and friends will have EXCLUSIVE access to the VIP viewing decks which affords our guests enhanced sight lines, a VIP bar, a complimentary drink token, and the opportunity to be together as a group! Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 recent grads (’24, ’25, ’26), $45 general alumni & friends
UNB Campus Store – Special alumni discount
Sport your UNB pride! The UNB Campus Store will be offering a special alumni-only discount during Alumni Weekend. Take advantage of 20 per cent off all general merchandise, including Proudly UNB gear. Discount is available September 18-19 exclusively, don't miss it!
Campus Store hours
Friday, September 18 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 19 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
